Comparing Gabapentin vs Tapentadol
Gabapentin | Tapentadol |
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Gabapentin | Tapentadol |
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Prescription only
Gabapentin may be used in the treatment of partial-onset seizures and nerve pain but is likely to cause dizziness or drowsiness. Gabapentin enacarbil (brand name Horizant), a prodrug of gabapentin... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Pain. tapentadol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2514 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Tapentadol has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 429 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: gabapentin side effects in more detail. |
See also: tapentadol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | Nucynta, Nucynta ER | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
6 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 269 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:
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A total of 379 drugs are known to interact with tapentadol:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 30, 1993 |
November 20, 2008 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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